The Oscars race is more chaotic than ever this year… which means there are a lot of movies people are telling you to watch. But which ones are actually worth the time (and the price of a cinema ticket)?

Laura and Em are giving their brutally honest reviews of some of the biggest films in this year’s Best Picture race — separating the genuinely great from the ones that might only impress the film bros.

There’s the blockbuster spectacle Em loved that Laura still can’t believe made it into the Oscars, a devastating drama that left an entire cinema quietly sobbing, and a bizarre twist-filled film the girls almost can’t discuss without ruining it.

Plus, the wild sports movie everyone’s suddenly obsessed with, a comeback performance that could steal the night, and the one film both hosts agree we’ll probably still be talking about long after the Oscars are over.

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We have it all in this edition of Weekend Watch. First, a dinosaur doco narrated by Morgan Freeman that’s equal parts thrilling and educational. 

Then, a reality dating show exploring age-gap romance like you’ve never seen it before, with 40 singles hiding their ages, commitment rings, and plenty of awkward, heartwarming moments.

Plus, an action-packed, team-based military movie where elite rangers take on a mysterious killer machine — explosions, guns, and just a touch of supernatural chaos make it impossible to look away.

And finally, a new Colleen Hoover adaptation brings her signature emotional twists and on-screen chemistry to life — perfect for anyone who loves romance, drama, and the moments that make you ugly-cry. Four very different vibes. One very stacked weekend.

Here are the bloopers from Em's Dinosaur doco that she thinks are hilarious. 

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First up, Ed Sheeran joined Benny Blanco on his podcast for a brutally honest conversation about being “normal looking guys” in an industry full of heart-throbs.

Then… we need to talk about MAFS. This week’s couples retreat was meant to be romantic, but instead delivered one of the most chaotic storylines of the entire season. From explosive fights and shifting alliances to a very awkward intimacy revelation that dominated multiple episodes, we’re unpacking the moment everyone’s talking about — and why the fallout has completely split the group.

Plus, we unpack the couple who finally left the experiment (and why viewers were relieved), the “I love you” moment that didn’t quite land and the shocking teaser that suggests next week could expose secret messages between the brides.

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A bit of everything today!  From Kanye's latest court battle, to your chance to see Meghan up close in Sydney (for a hefty price tag) and sports presenter Mel McLaughlin faces a huge health battle. 

☕ Alex Warren opens up about his doomed Grammys performance

☕ Your $3000 chance to see Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in Sydney

☕ Nicole Kidman gives a rare comment on her divorce 

☕ Mel McLaughlin's tough cancer battle 

☕ Kanye heads to court 

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On the show today, we are debriefing on the teen stars who are finally taking back their narratives. First, Hilary Duff is in her "comeback era," but it’s the human behind the headlines that has us talking. She’s opened up on her years-long estrangement from not only sister Haylie but also her ‘unloved’ relationship with her parents.

Plus, Cody Simpson has sat down for a marathon confessional to air his dating laundry. He has opened up on his year-long romance with a Kardashian to his candid reflections on being Miley Cyrus’ "lockdown relationship". Plus we learn the ‘trick’ he used to land his first date with Gigi Hadid.

And we’re getting emotional over the first trailer for Miley Cyrus’s 20th anniversary special. We discuss her return to the iconic blonde wig, the rebuilt Stewart family living room, and the peace offering to her father, Billy Ray, that has fans in their feels.

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Today, Ellie Goulding shares some beautiful baby news, Kyle Sandilands breaks his silence on his radio suspension, and we get a nostalgic first look at the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary.

☕ Ellie Goulding's huge family news

☕ Kyle Sandilands releases a statement, and things get even murkier!

☕ The trailer has dropped for Miley's Hannah Montana revisit

☕ Joshua Jackson shares a beautiful tribute to James Van Der Beek

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On the show today, Nicola Coughlan has told why she’s done being the internet’s poster child for a cause she never asked for. We unpack the one specific word she’s banning from her press tours and the "mortifying" fan encounters that pushed her to the edge.

Plus, Daryl Hannah has broken her silence in a rare (and scathing) essay for The New York Times, taking aim at Ryan Murphy’s latest biopic, Love Story. She’s setting the record straight on a "grotesque" portrayal and the cocaine-fueled scenes she claims are total fiction. We debate if the show has gone too far and why Daryl is calling it a "tragedy-exploiting" mess.

And finally, we’re checking in on the Beckham family rift after Brooklyn’s 27th birthday. Is a "no-win" social media post making things worse? Plus, the new skin-crawling series starring Nicola Peltz Beckham that everyone is talking about.

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Today, arrests made over multiple shots were made at Rihanna's family home, Pitch Perfect star Anna Camp makes a huge announcement, and the fallout over Timothee Chalamet's ballet comments continue. 

☕ Whoopi Goldberg lays into Timothee Chalamet on The View

☕ Anna Camp's big announcement

☕ Harry Styles reveals the clubbing experience that changed his life

☕ Arrests made over a shooting outside Rihanna's home

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On the show today, has the Timothée era officially come to a screeching halt? A clip of his dissing ballet and opera has the arts world in a spin, and Bree has the direct tea from the Australian Opera group chats. We unpack his "gaslighting" rebrand from a sensitive artsy kid into a "film bro" who thinks he’s above the genres that made him famous.

Plus, Harry Styles’ "Kissco" era has officially arrived, but the rollout is unlike anything we’ve seen before. We go inside the high-security briefing for his new album to break down the sonically different sound. We also discuss his bizarre choice to ditch traditional music PR for covers of Runner’s World and Better Homes and Gardens, and why he’s prioritizing live "moments" over beating Taylor Swift’s chart records. Read Bree's incredible review of Harry Style's new album here

And with the Oscar race entering its final week, we look at the new "no-skipping" rules for Academy voters and the bizarre "cat-themed cancellation" of Jessie Buckley that nearly derailed her campaign.

Laura is travelling doing some HUGE celeb interviews, back soon with all the goss!

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Today we've got Harry Styles in our living rooms, chaos on MAFS and a sad birthday tribute for one of our favourites.

☕ One night in Manchester with Harry Styles is officially here. 

☕ Ryan Gosling gets an unexpected (and hilarious) visitor on the SNL stage.

☕ A heartbreaking first birthday tribute for James Van Der Beek.

☕ Reality TV chaos as a MAFS villain makes a hasty, controversial exit.

☕ Cody Simpson sparks romance rumors trackside at the Australian Grand Prix.

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